Compassion Crossing, LLC

11/03/2025

Aromatherapy for Life’s Challenges: Supporting Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and End-of-Life Care

Explore how aromatherapy and essential oils relieve anxiety, grief, loss, and critical symptoms like pain and nausea across all stages of life. Practical, safe use tips are provided for caregivers, doulas, and health professionals to support holistic well-being.

https://compassioncrossing.info/aromatherapy-for-lifes-challenges-supporting-anxiety-grief-loss-and-end-of-life-care/

Unlock how aromatherapy and essential oils can help manage anxiety, grief, loss, and common symptoms across all stages of life, including end-of-life.

11/01/2025

🌟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬

🕊️ Practical tools to reduce stress, honor dignity, and navigate challenges. A lifeline for meaningful moments. https://amzn.to/3DoqNCL and the 𝑫𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓: 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒆, 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 at https://amzn.to/4dzDMy8

While part of the 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒔 for 𝑬𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 book series, caregivers and family members might also find these additional books helpful:
🦋 𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑨 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒅-𝒐𝒇-𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔, available at https://amzn.to/44GuM9b
🦋 𝑽𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒍 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆: 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆'𝒔 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓, available at https://amzn.to/4kICEM9
🦋 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒏𝒅-𝒐𝒇-𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: 𝑨 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒅-𝒐𝒇-𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔, available at https://amzn.to/43Ty2Mh
🦋 𝑬𝒏𝒅-𝒐𝒇-𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑃𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑨 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆, available at https://amzn.to/45rnCWr

10/31/2025

Physician-assisted su***de was too harsh a word because it reminded all of us what was really taking place -- a type of su***de. So the words were changed to "death with dignity" (as if Physician-assisted su***de was the only way to die with dignity), and now more frequently Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) to further remove the fact that a physician and pharmacist provide a cocktail of drugs that a person takes to kill themselves. Under any other conditions, we do call that a form of su***de.

The drugs used vary. There's a sedative that puts the person to sleep. And from there, either a paralytic to paralyze the person's lungs so they suffocate to death or a drug to induce a heart attack so they die of a heart attack. If you could see the results without the sedation, would there be a push for legal physician-assisted su***de (let's call it what it really is) throughout the world?

I know the argument is that we treat our pets better, but are you aware that early adoption of palliative care (which is not hospice) reduces symptom burden, so the ill person isn't suffering to the point they want to die? Are you aware that most hospice agencies can keep someone comfortable throughout the natural dying process so they don't feel the need to die faster?

10/31/2025

Healing Beyond Cure: Transforming Cancer Pain Management through Integrated Palliative Care

A groundbreaking clinical trial demonstrates that single-fraction radiotherapy alongside supportive care can dramatically improve pain management for liver cancer patients, with 67% reporting reduced pain intensity and potential implications for future palliative treatment strategies.

https://compassioncrossing.info/healing-beyond-cure-transforming-cancer-pain-management-through-integrated-palliative-care/

New research reveals how combined radiotherapy and supportive care significantly reduce pain for liver cancer patients, offering hope for improved end-of-life treatment.

10/29/2025

Understanding Terminal Agitation and Restlessness: A Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers and Families

Navigating the complexities of end-of-life care can be challenging. This article delves into the nuances of terminal agitation and terminal restlessness, providing caregivers and family members with the essential knowledge to better understand and support their loved ones during the final stages of life.

https://compassioncrossing.info/understanding-terminal-agitation-and-restlessness-a-comprehensive-guide-for-caregivers-and-families/

Understand the differences between terminal agitation and restlessness in end-of-life care—a comprehensive guide for caregivers and families.

10/27/2025

Using the RAIN Method to Navigate Grief, Loss, and Anxiety with Compassion

The RAIN method is a powerful mindfulness technique that helps individuals process grief, loss, and anxiety. This four-step approach—recognize, allow, investigate, and nurture—provides a compassionate way to work through difficult emotions. Learn how caregivers, family members, and end-of-life professionals can use RAIN.

https://compassioncrossing.info/using-the-rain-method-to-navigate-grief-loss-and-anxiety-with-compassion/

Learn how the RAIN method helps process grief, loss, and anxiety through four simple steps: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture.

10/25/2025

Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN, EOLD and Compassion Crossing, LLC stand:

* With Christ Jesus, first and foremost
* With Charlie Kirk's family and for his legacy
* With the Five Wishes organization
* For the pro-life agenda that every unborn baby deserves to live
* And with others who share the gospel of Christ Jesus, the sacred message of human life, and that men are born men and women born women.

I understand this might not be popular with everyone, but I think it's better to be honest about our stance instead of letting assumptions take hold or pretending to be something we're not. Just as some assume all healthcare workers are vaccinated and support vaccines—which is false—there are others who believe everyone in the end-of-life field thinks gender is fluid (it's not), believe that abortion is healthcare (it's murder), and think there are many paths to heaven (but there is only one, Christ Jesus).

10/24/2025

Hospice Care: Embracing Life’s Journey Through Comprehensive Support

Hospice care extends beyond end-of-life support, offering comprehensive services for patients with terminal illnesses. Early enrollment can provide months of valuable support, improving patient and family quality of life through specialized care and resources.

https://compassioncrossing.info/hospice-care-embracing-lifes-journey-through-comprehensive-support/

Learn why hospice care isn’t limited to final days - discover how early enrollment can enhance the quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses.

10/22/2025

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝

Your wishes deserve more than checkboxes. We explore your deepest values around breathing support, dialysis, dementia, pain and comfort management relief, and more—at a fraction of the cost of attorneys. Compassionate, comprehensive advance care planning that respects what truly matters to you. Schedule your free conversation today at https://compassioncrossing.info/book-a-free-initial-conversation/

10/22/2025

A New Path Forward: Using the Frailty Trajectory Model to Navigate Healthcare Decisions

The Frailty Trajectory Model offers a new way to understand how health changes over time, especially for older adults. This approach helps healthcare practitioners and life transition coaches guide patients through illness with compassion and clarity, making it easier to plan care that matches personal values and goals.

https://compassioncrossing.info/a-new-path-forward-using-the-frailty-trajectory-model-to-navigate-healthcare-decisions/

Learn how the Frailty Trajectory Model helps patients and families make informed healthcare decisions throughout life’s journey.

10/20/2025

Guide to Becoming a Death Doula: Training Paths and Hidden Pitfalls

Becoming a death doula requires proper training, not just good intentions. While many suggest starting as a hospice volunteer, this path is fraught with problems - from limited training to ethical conflicts. Learn the right way to enter this meaningful field through legitimate certification programs and educational resources.

https://compassioncrossing.info/guide-to-becoming-a-death-doula-training-paths-and-hidden-pitfalls/

Learn how to become a certified death doula. Discover legitimate training programs and avoid common mistakes like hospice volunteering.

10/19/2025

Imagine walking into every difficult patient interaction with confidence instead of dread. Picture yourself calming an anxious patient in seconds, connecting with someone who has dementia, or de-escalating a family conflict—all while protecting yourself from burnout.

𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑨 𝑵𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆'𝒔 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 gives you practical tools to transform challenging moments into healing opportunities. Learn evidence-based techniques that work when logic fails. Rediscover why you became a nurse.

Available now: https://amzn.to/4orX51x